This recital serves as the performer’s master’s degree concert and features four selected works. The program includes: first, a Baroque piece—Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata in C Major for flute and basso continuo, BWV 1033 (1685–1750); second, a Romantic concerto by the Dutch composer Theodor Verhey (1848–1929), Flute Concerto in D Minor, Op. 43; third, the contemporary yet stylistically retrospective Suite Antique for flute and piano by British composer John Rutter (1945–); and lastly, as the finale, a virtuosic and operatically dramatic fantasy—Paul Taffanel’s (1844–1908) Fantasy on "Der Freischütz" for flute and piano. Through the performance and interpretation of these four pieces, the performer aims to achieve substantial growth in technique, tone color, and expressive capacity.
Beginning with the contrapuntal complexity and figured bass typical of the Baroque era, progressing through the emotionally rich and lyrically elegant language of Romanticism, and continuing into a modern work that fuses classical forms with contemporary harmonies, the recital culminates with a dazzling and theatrical fantasy. This programmatic arc illustrates a musical lineage that connects the past and the present.
Such repertoire planning not only allows the audience to experience the aesthetic diversity of different musical eras, but also enables the performer to comprehensively assess their own artistic development. The rehearsal and preparation process deepens the understanding of the stylistic and technical demands unique to each period. Ultimately, this concert is not merely a performance, but an opportunity to share a deep love of music, while also showcasing the creative imagination and emotional depth expressed by composers throughout history. By engaging with these varied styles and eras, the performer gains a stronger sense of musical continuity and evolution, and integrates these insights into a personal and distinctive interpretive voice.